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1993 Answer Manitou FS

Considered revolutionary for a suspension bike at the time, the design essentially used fork legs for the rear struts.  While the suspension was active and fairly plush, the frames were plagued with cracking, particularly at the headtube.  The construction of these frames made extensive use of hollow CNC junctions, resulting in a very light frame.  The build of this bike enhances the blue anodizing of the suspension components, without becoming saturated.  The M900 XTR group features the full 39 piece SRP titanium bolt kit for weight savings.

The Build

Year: 1993
Frame: Answer Manitou FS
Fork: Answer Manitou 3
Stem: Answer Manitou
Headset: Chris King
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar: Answer Hyperlite
Shifters: Shimano XTR M900
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900
Front Brake: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M900
Crankset: Shimano XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano XTR 26-36-46
Pedals: Shimano XT 737 w/ Titanium Axles
Hubs: Shimano XTR M900 w/ Titanium Axles
Rims: Mavic 231
Tires: Ritchey Z-Max Hard Drive 2.1
Wheel QR: Ringle Ti Stix
Seatpost: Answer Manitou Ringle Moby
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Grips: ATI Neutron
Cogs: Shimano XTR M900
Bolts: SRP Titanium
Chain: Sachs
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